The HP Pavilion 15 is a budget-friendly option with a cost that is regularly lower than the MSI Bravo 15. If cost is a major factor for you and your tasks are more oriented towards general use or less intensive work, the HP Pavilion 15 might be suitable due to its affordability. However, if you require more robust performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Bravo 15 with its higher-end graphics card could be a better choice, despite the higher cost. Thicker and heavier, it sacrifices portability and battery life in favor of performance. The HP Pavilion 15, while not as powerful, will be lighter and likely offer longer battery life, making it better for those who prioritize portability and longer use on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 leads in gaming and 3D applications mainly due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the HP Pavilion 15 which is equipped with a less powerful Intel UHD Xe G4 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz. Additionally, while the HP Pavilion 15 offers a basic Intel i3 CPU and a standard screen quality, the MSI Bravo 15 includes an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and an IPS panel with better resolution, enhancing its capabilities further for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
7.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Bravo 15 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Pavilion 15 has a weaker CPU and GPU, limited to an Intel i3 and Intel UHD graphics, and a lower resolution TN screen, factors which hold back its performance and display quality for engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 boasts a stronger AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, with an IPS screen providing higher resolution and better color accuracy, making it better suited for demanding applications.
Screen Quality
5.3/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The MSI Bravo 15 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Pavilion 15's display doesn't deliver the vivid colors or sharpness most users enjoy, while the MSI Bravo 15 offers higher resolution and brightness, making it pleasant for daily tasks. Engineering and design work require accurate colors, and the MSI Bravo 15's fair screen quality suggests it covers more of the color gamuts needed, whereas the HP Pavilion 15's poorer display may not accurately represent colors. For gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Bravo 15's limited refresh rate doesn't match up with the demands of fast-paced visuals, while both laptops may not offer the clarity or fluidity desired due to the resolution and panel type.
Battery
3.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Pavilion 15 has good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
6.7/10
The MSI Bravo 15 and HP Pavilion 15 both have only fair build quality, though the MSI Bravo 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$600
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $600 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $999.
The MSI Bravo 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Pavilion 15 is favored for general use due to its superior portability, lower weight, and longer battery life, along with a decent keyboard and relatively lower fan noise, making it more suitable for everyday tasks. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15, although offering better screen quality and higher gaming performance, has less storage and RAM, a heavier build, shorter battery life, and is less portable, aligning it more with gaming or performance-intensive applications rather than general productivity.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Bravo 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.6/10
6.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Bravo 15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the HP Pavilion 15 and the MSI Bravo 15 compare to other laptops
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
"Overall, the MSI Bravo 15 C7U is a great gaming device for the masses that isn’t too pricey. The capable hardware (for the price range), the 144Hz display, and the comfortable keyboard are one of the things that should attract buyers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a new gaming laptop."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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